Anora Review
Gen Z's Cinderella Story By Dylan Barbee Courtesy of @anorafilm on Instagram SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Anora was one of my most anticipated films of the year and did not disappoint. Like his past film The Florida Project, Sean Baker once again effectively gives us a glimpse of what life is like for underrepresented communities in society who are just trying to get by. He excels in Anora analyzing the relationship between the working class and the rich. The Palme d’Or award winner at the 77th Cannes Film Festival follows the Cinderella story of a sex worker, Ani (Mikey Madison) in New York who falls for a rich Russian oligarch’s son, Vanya Zakharov (Mark Eidelstein) as they both pursue their personal versions of the American Dream. The story unfolds through moments of romance, tension and vulnerability. Visually, Anora is one of the most aesthetically striking films of the year. The up close and intimate tight shots of the opening scene inside the club make us feel like we’re with Ani, ef...